Sunderland Council issued 755 fixed penalty charges to irresponsible owners who don't clear up after their dogs.

But, despite the clampdown, fresh calls were made for more action against dog owners who foul on beaches in Sunderland.

Between May and September, dogs are not allowed on the beach between the areas of Little Italy and the area adjacent to the bottom of Dykelands Road, Seaburn, but just 11 fines were handed out to dog walkers disobeying the rules.

Inspector Alan Patterson, from Sunderland Police, said: "Officers or police community support officers will take their details and pass them on to the local authority."